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To want to come off MH medication

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UndertheCedartree · 07/07/2024 18:38

I'm sick to death of it.

I take a lot of medication but it causes a lot of confusion/bad memory. They also have nasty withdrawal effects.

Due to memory problems I forgot to get my medication yesterday so have had horrible withdrawals all day while trying to get hold of some meds.

I was never meant to be on them at this high dosage for so long. I was meant to be given therapy and the medication reduced. But I've been waiting 4 years and I honestly don't think they'll ever give me the therapy now. I feel as time goes on these medications aren't helping as much probably due to being dependent. Overall I'd probably be better off not taking them.

Has anyone come off pregabalin or quetiapine without having therapy? I take quite a few others but those are the worst offenders.

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ForKeenLimeOtter · 07/07/2024 18:51

I felt exactly the same. The only way to do it is to reduce the amount very very slowly - over months. And generally it should be under the supervision/advice of a doctor. Don't get impatient as it will make withdrawal much worse and set you back.

They're medications that are meant to be taken for a year or two but unfortunately people do end up staying on them for much longer.

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